"Uncle Joe" Stalin?
Having genocidal monsters as friends is not unprecedented, ever hear of Joe Stalin? After WWII, we worked with plenty of former SS men. A group of them even helped start the West German Intelligence Service, with our blessing. Saddam was even on friendly terms with us at one time. Sometimes it is necessary to compromise on principles to achieve a higher goal. After all, life itself is not neat, but extremely messy.
"Uncle Joe" Stalin?